Substantive Change

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requires that the university notify it of any substantive changes and seek approval for these changes prior to implementation.

A substantive change is any significant modification or expansion of the nature of scope of an accredited institution. Examples of substantive changes include new degree programs, online offerings, off-campus sites, and joint- or dual-degree programs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: SACSCOC must be notified of a substantive change at least six months before it is to be implemented:

By January 1 for July to December implementation

By July 1 for January to June implementation

For more information about substantive change, or if you feel that a change in your area could potentially be a substantive change and/or a dual or joint degree program, please contact Fashaad Crawford.

Substantive Change Review Team

NC State’s Substantive Change Review Team reviews all potential substantive changes and recommends appropriate actions to the provost in keeping with SACSCOC policies.